The U.S. Postal Service might be red-in-the-face over the newly released limited edition Maya Angelou Forever stamp, but they are defending their choice of the quote used on the stamp, even though it belongs to someone else.

Vienna -
UPS, DHL, FedEx and LaserShip. There are 100s of private mail carriers that offer low-cost, quick and efficient services to deliver mail, packages, parcels and other items. As these companies generate profits, the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) loses money.

A cherished American institution that began in 1775, the United States Postal Service, was crippled by Republican legislation 231 years later, but the future of the USPS may be brighter if the 21st Century Postal Service Act of 2012 is passed.

Just in time for Valentine's Day, the United States Post Office has announced the new Love Ribbons Forever Stamp. The self-adhesive stamps are designed to bring some love to your letter mailing experience.

In October the United States Postal Service (USPS) announced it would raise the price of postage stamps to 45-cents, a penny increase, to take effect in the new year. On Sunday that increase comes into effect.

Washington -
The United States Postal Service (USPS) has been granted a Congressional reprieve of the looming $5.5 billion retirement payment that was due back in September.
The payment's deadline had already been extended twice.

The United States Postal Service (USPS) has announced that due to a request made by numerous U.S. Senators, the agency has agreed to delay any post offices or mail processing facilities until May 15, 2012.

The U.S. Postal Service said it is seeing another fiscal year ending with billions of dollars in losses, which mirrored expectations that were given months ago. USPS cites they lost $5.1 billion through Sept. 30.

Johnson -
The official notice was posted on September 19 and highlighted in pink are the words "Actual discontinuance date: 10/22/2011" meaning the Johnson, Arkansas Post Office, open since 1992, will cease to exist in less than a month from now.

Hunger facts: 49 million Americans are at a risk of going hungry today. As the economy has worsened food banks have seen an increase in demand of over 30%. Will you help the National Letter Carriers in the final push on their drive to Stamp Out Hunger.

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The policy change made in 2008 by local Postmaster General of San Francisco, impacts many lives, especially those who are low income and struggling. Those who live in Single Residency Hotels are already vulnerable to theft, vandalism and invasion of privacy. This policy change enacted in 2008 will continue to be challenged by SF City Attorney Dennis Herrera until the issue is rightfully resolved.

Public Outreach Director for the City Attorney's Office

SRO residents gathered by the dozens to show their concern and upset with the change in policy enacted by the local Postmaster General of San Francisco in 2008. This was a change made in order to save money for the USPS. For the past five years all mail to SRO Hotels has been dumped carelessly, allowing it to become vulnerable to theft, damage and loss.

from left to right, SRO resident Dan Jordan, whose sworn declaration is part of the City's case, Hon. Jane Kim (Supervisor from District 6), Steffen Johnson of Winston & Strawn, LLP (he has worked extensively with the City on this case and made some of the oral argument inside), and Deputy City Attorney Tara Steeley.

by Jen Drake, Public Outreach Director for the SF City Attorney's Office

The event will be this coming Sunday, April 23, 2017 in San Francisco Bay.

Courtesy of PICYA and its affiliates (2017)

A small United States Postal Service truck seen in Carson City, Nevada. The USPS often uses these smaller vehicles in suburban areas.